School of Nursing

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Diploma Programmes are offered in

A) Outpost Nursing

B) Community and Primary Health Care Nursing

C) Nurse-Midwifery

These programmes are designed to develop the student's knowledge and proficiency for the
practice of Nursing in semi-isolated and isolated communities where professional health services
are limited. Emphasis is on health-related concerns particular to Labrador and other northern
regions of Canada.

Terminal Objectives:

The graduate will be prepared:

1) To function as a professional Nurse in rural, semi-isolated and isolated areas.

2) To apply specific knowledge and skills in the management of health care to individuals,
families, and communities.

3) To assess and plan for the maintenance and promotion of health and well-being and prevention
of physical, emotional and social dysfunctioning.

4) To make clinical judgements in the management of emergency health situations and the
diagnosis and treatment of common health problems in collaboration with physicians and other
health team members.

5) To manage the health needs of the family and in particular, the mother and her infant, during
the child-bearing cycle in collaboration with physicians and other health team members.

6) To develop a greater understanding of and sensitivity to cultural, social and environmental
factors and incorporating this knowledge into Nursing practice.